Window



H. WATSON.

WINDOW.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 8. 1920- 1 ,360,4:81 Patented NOV. 30, 1920.

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INVENTOR F Z-W I H. WATSON.

WINDOW. APPLICATION HLED JAN- 8, 1920.

Patented N (W. 30, 1920.

2 SHEETS-SHEET 2- aw-m UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HIRAM WATSON, 0F PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

WINDOW.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 30, 1920.

Application filed January 8, 1920. Serial No. 350,117.

zen of the United States, and a resident of Peoria, in the county ofPeoria and State of Illinois, have invented new and useful Imprm'ementsin Windows, of which the following is a specification.

This invention has reference to windows, and it has for one ofitsobjects to provide a window-frame, with inner and outer upper andlower sashes producing, when the sashes are closed, an air-jacketbetween the same to prevent cold air penetrating to the interior of thedwelling.

A further object of the invention, is a window-frame provided with innerand outer, upper and lower sashes; the upper and lower outer sashessupported in the frame in such a manner that they may be swung outwardlyat their lower ends, and the lower outer sash maintained in differentangular positions, while the upper outer sash, in addition to having aswingable relation with the frame may be moved into a horizontalposition for removal from the frame, if desired. The upper inner sash isadjustable vertically in the frame, and the inner lower sash isswingably supported at one side of the frame.

The invention has for a furtherobject to provide a window-frame withinner and outer upper and lower sashes of the character hereinbeforestated which will permit easy and convenient access to all sashes forthe purpose of cleaning the glass; for ventilation in extreme coldweather without permitting the cold blasts of air to blow directly intothe dwelling; for use as an awning, the outer lower sash being providedwith a roller awning or shade, and for screening in a convenient andsimple manner, all of which will more fully appear in detail inconnection with the description of the drawings, hereto attached andmade a part hereof, in which Figure 1 is an elevation of my improvedwindow, looking at it from the inside of the dwelling Fig. 2 is avertical sectional view, as the same would appear, if taken on the line2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig.2, except that the several sashes areshown in positions, into which they are capable of being moved;

Fig. 4 is a partial elevation of the window, looking at it from theinside of the dwelling,

with the inner upper and lower sashes removed, and

Fig. 5 1s a cross-section in plan, as the same would appear if taken onthe line 55,

iike characters of reference denote corresponding parts throughout thefigures.

The frame, as a whole, is designated 1 and is provided with a sill 2,inner and outer stools 3 and 4 on which rest the inner and outer lowersashes, when in closed position, and 5 refers to the top-plate. Spacingplates 6, 6, and 7, 7 are secured to the inner opposite sides of theframe, the latter stopping short of the top-plate 5 to provide a shelf 8spaced below the top-plate, for purposes to be described.

9 and 10 designate, respectively, the upper and lower outer sashes.These sashes are preferably provided with panes of glass 11 and 12. Theupper sash 9 normally rests on the top of the lower sash 10, theirmeeting ends being provided with off-set meeting edges 13 and 14 toproduce an overlapping and tight joint when said sashes are in closedposition. The lower sash 10 when closed rests on the stool 4 and againstthe sill 2. I prefer that the sash 9 be shallower than the sash 10 whichwill position their meeting ends above a central line midway of theframe between the sill 2 and the topplate 5. The sashes 9 and 10, at ornear their upper ends, and adjacent their opposite side edges, haveconnected thereto, downwardly turned hooks 15 and 16, which hooksembrace horizontally disposed pins 17 and 18 respectively, connected toand projecting inwardly from the spacing plates 7, 7. The

arcuate ends of the hooks 15 and 16 do not normally rest on theirrespective pins 17 and 18, when the sashes 9 and 10 are closed, butwhen'the sashes are swung outwardly they each drop slightly until thearcuate ends of said hooks engage the pins.

The lower outer sash 10 may be held swung outwardly in different angularpositions by the following means: 19 designates a vertically disposedrod, so supported in the frame that there may be moved up and downthereon, the sleeve 20 which may be secured in different positions by aset screw 21. Pivotally connected with said sleeve 20 is a bracing rod22, which at its lower end has a pivotal connection with the lower partof the sash 10. It is obvious that whenthe set screw 21 is released,that the sash 10 may be swung outwardly, as shown in Fig. 3, the sleeve20 sliding downwardly on the rod 19, and the sleeve may be secured bytightening up the screw 21 to retain the sash 10 in different angularpositions. Releasing the screw 21 will permit the sash 10 to swinginwardly and close, the sleeve 20 sliding upwardly on the rod 19. To thetop of the sash 10, on the inside, is journaled a selfacting spring typeroller 23 carrying an awning, blind or shade 24, of any suitablematerial, which is preferably provided with a rod- 25 at its free end,which, when the awning or shade is pulled down, may be caught underhooks 26 which serve to hold the awning or shade in such position. Byreleasing the rod 25 from the hooks 26, the roller 23 acts automaticallyto roll up said awning or shade.

The sash 9, as stated, may be swung outwardly at its lower end, and itis also possible when said sash is swung outwardly and upwardly into ahorizontal position, to draw the said sash inwardly, in the manner shownin dotted lines in Fig. 3, the shelf portions 8 on the plates 7providing a rest and runway on which to move said sash. Turning the sash9 into a horizontal position makes it possible to release the hooks 15from the pins 17 and connect them thereto, as will be understood. It isnecessary, however, to drop the upper inner sash before the sash 9 maybe withdrawn, as shown in Fig. 3, all of which will now be explained.

The upper inner sash is designated 27 and the lower inner sash 28. Eachof said sashes is preferably provided with a pane of glass 29 and 30,respectively. The lower end of the sash 27 overlaps the upper end ofsash 28, being situated therebehind, and the meeting points of these twosashes is approximately in the same horizontal plane as the meetingpoint of the sashes 9 and 10. The sides of the frame 1, see Fig. 1, areprovided with spaced recesses or sockets 31 to receive pins 32 formingpart of well known clasps 33 secured to the sides of the sash 27. Whenthe sash 27 is raised, the pins 32 are inserted into the top recesses orsockets 31, and when it is desired to lower said sash the clasps 33 areactuated to withdraw the pins 32, permitting the sash to be lowered whenthe pins 32 may be inserted into the lower recesses or sockets 31. Whenthe sash 27 is in this last mentioned position, the sash 9 may be swunginto the position shown in Fig. 3, and removed from the frame 1.

The sash 28 is preferably hung at one side on hinges 34: so that thesash may be swung from one side backwardly and inwardly, and a clasp 35is employed to fasten the sash to the frame, when the sash is closed.

As best seen in Fig. 4, a cleat 36, which is pivoted to the lower end ofthe sash 9, may

be employed to lock the sash against accidental outward movement.

lVhile I have shown the sashes 9, 10,27 and 28, provided with glasspanes, it is obvious that any one may be provided with screen wire, orsimilar sashes substituted provided with screen wire, if it is thoughtbest, during the summer season to provide any of such sashes with screenwire.

The value of the air space between the inner and outer, upper and lowersashes, will be apparent, it is thought, without any further descriptionrelating thereto.

Assuming that it is desirable to ventilate the dwelling, the lower outersash 10 will be swung outwardly into a position similar to that shown inFig. 3, with the sashes 9, 27 and 28- closed; however, the sash 27 willbe lowered into the position shown in Fig. 3,

.permitting the air to pass into the window,

up and under the outer lower sash 10, between the sashes 9 and 27 andpass over the upper inner sash 27 into the dwelling. If desirable, theupper inner sash 27 may be closed and the lower inner sash 28 swung openinto the position shown in Fig. 3, when the air would pass up, under thelower outer sash 10 and directly into the dwelling.

Assuming that it is desired to wash the glass panes of the varioussashes, access may be had to both sides of the glass pane in the sash 28by swinging it open into the position shown in Fig. 3; access may 'behad to both sides of the glass pane of the sash 27 by releasing theclasps 33 and removing the sash 27 out of the frame. If it is desired toonly wash the upper and lower outer sashes, the sash 9 may be swungoutwardly and up wardly into a horizontal position and removed from theframe by withdrawing it into the dwellin in the manner shown in dottedlines in *ig. 3, when access may be had to the glass pane of this sash.By opening the inner lower sash 28, access may be had-to the inside ofthe lower outside sash 10, and when the upper outside sash 9 has beenremoved, as well as the upper inside sash 27, access may be readily hadto the outside of the pane in the lower outside sash 10, by swingingsuch sash upardly into a substantially horizontal positlon.

For awning purposes, and also for ventilation, the lower outside sash 10may be swung outwardly into a position, substantially like that shown inFig. 3, and awning or shade lowered into the position shown in saidfigure. In this connection, if it is desirable, the lower inside sash 28-may be swung open, or if the screen is used in place of the pane 30 insaid sash 28, then the sash 28 could remain closed.

My invention, as should now be apparent, contemplates as an improvementin window- I wish it understood that the means shown for holding theouter lower sash in adjusted positions may be of such a character thatthe sash may be detached from such means, permitting the sash to bedetached from the frame, in manner similar to the upper outer sash; andwhile the upper inner sash, in this instance, is capable of only alimited vertical adjustment, it is understood that it could be soarranged as to be lowered the length of the frame.

What I claim is:

l. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower sasheshaving off-set meeting ends, supporting means for each sash on theframe, means on each sash to engage said supporting means to permit saidsashes to be swung outwardly at their lower ends, said engaging means onthe sashes having play relative to said supporting means, whereby thevsashes have a limited longitudinal movement before engagement of saidengaging and supporting means to allow of the swinging movement of saidsashes.

2. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, the upper and lowerouter sashes supported .50 as to be swung outwardly at their lower ends,the upper inner sash being vertically adjustable in the frame, the lowerinner sash having a swingable connection with the frame so as to swingin a vertical plane, and means to support the lower outer sash indifferent adjusted positions.

3. A window, including in combination, av

frame, upper and lower inner ,and outer sashes forming an air spacetherebetween, the upper and lower outer sashes supported so as to beswung outwardly at their lower ends, a roller journaled at the'top ofthe lower outer sash, a blind connected to said roller adapted to bedrawn down to cover said sash, means on the lower outer sash to hold thesaid blind in a lowered position, and means to support said lower outersash in different adjusted positions.

4. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, the upper and lowerouter sashes supported so as to be swung outwardly at their lower ends,the upper inner sash being vertically adjustable in the frame, the lowerinner sash .having a swingable connection with the frame so as to swingin a vertical plane, a roller journaled at the top of the lower outersash, a blind connected to said roller adapted to be drawn down to coversaid sash, means on the lower outer sash to hold the said blind in alowered position, and means to support said lower outer sash indifferent adjusted positions.

5. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, said lower outersash being supported so as tobe swung outwardly at its lower end, meansto sustain said lower outer sash in different adjusted positions, andmeans to sustain the upper inner sash in a lowered position in the frameso as to leave an open space thereabove; whereby air entering the framebelow the lower outer sash will pass up between the double sashes andenter the dwelling above said inner upper sash.

6. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, said upper outersash supported so as to be swung upwardly and outwardly into asubstantially horizontal position, and withdrawn when in such positioninto the interior of the building, and means to sustain the upper innersash in a lowered position in said frame, to permit the withdrawal ofthe upper outer sash inwardly from said frame.

7. A window including in combination, a frame, upper and lower inner andouter sashes forming an air space therebetween, said upper and lowerouter sashes having off-set meeting ends, supporting pins on the framenear the top of the upper and lower outer sashes, pin engaging hooks oneach upper and lower outer sash embracing said pins and having arcuateends normally out of contact with said pins, said sashes having limitedlongitudinal movement to bring the arcuate ends of said hooks intoengagement with said pins and thereby provide a pivotal relation betweenpins and hooks to permit the lower ends of said sashes to be swungoutwardly.

8. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, said upper innersash being vertically adjustable in said frame, the lower inner sashhaving a swingable connection with the frame so as to swing in avertical plane, the

upper and lower outer sashes each supported at their upper ends so as tobe swung outwardly at their lower ends, and said upper outer sash havinga removable relation with the frame permitting withdrawal from the framein a horizontal plane above the inner upper sash, when the latter is ina lowered position.

9. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower innerand outer sashes forming an air space therebetween, said upper innersash being vertically adjustable in said frame, the lower inner sashhaving a swingable connection with the frame so as to swing in avertical plane, the upper and lower outer sashes each supported at theirupper ends so as to be swung outwardly at their lower ends, and saidupper outer sash having a removable relation with the frame permittingwithdrawal from the frame in a horizontal plane above the inner uppersash, when the latter is in a lowered position, means to hold the outerlower sash in different adjusted positions, and a blind for coveringsaid lower outer sash and carried thereby.

10. A window, including in combination, a frame, upper and lower sasheshaving off-set meeting ends, supporting means for each sash on theframe, means on each sash to engage said supporting means to permit saidsashes to be swung outwardly at their lower ends, said engaging means onthe sashes having play relative to said supporting means, whereby thesashes have a limited longitudinal movement before engagement of saidengaging and supporting means to allow of the swinging movement of saidsashes, means to hold the lower outer sash in different adjustedpositions, and a blind for covering said lower outer sash and carriedthereby.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto afiixed my hand this 6th day ofJanuary, 1920.

HIRAM WATSON.

